What is the current flow on Bark River?

Bark River was running 120 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05426250. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Does Bark River hold wild trout?

Yes. The state classifies Bark River as Class I (wild, self-sustaining) across 6.21 miles of stream. That classification means natural reproduction, not stocking. Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

Bark River

Wisconsin. Classified Class I (wild, self-sustaining) by the state across 6.21 miles. Running 120 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

120

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 05426250. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

State Trout Classification

Classification	Class I (wild, self-sustaining)
Classified length	6.21 miles

Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

USGS Gauges on Bark River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05426067	BARK RIVER AT NAGAWICKA ROAD AT DELAFIELD, WI	—
05426250	BARK RIVER NEAR ROME, WI	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain). Classification: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.